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1,570 Notable deaths
in New York City
Phyllis Hyman
American rhythm-and-blues singer (1949–1995).
Born July 6th, 1949 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died June 30th, 1995 at 45 years old in New York City (drug overdose). [ref]
Alexander Calder
American artist.
Born July 22nd, 1898 in Philadelphia, Lawnton. [ref]
Died November 11th, 1976 at 78 years old in New York City (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Thelma Ritter
American actress and vaudevillian (1902-1969).
Born February 14th, 1902 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died February 5th, 1969 at 66 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Bill Robinson
American dancer and actor.
Born May 25th, 1878 in Richmond.
Died November 25th, 1949 at 71 years old in New York City.
William Hickey
American actor (1927–1997).
Born September 19th, 1928 in Brooklyn.
Died June 29th, 1997 at 68 years old in New York City (pulmonary emphysema).
Gloria Foster
American actress (1933–2001).
Born November 15th, 1933 in Chicago.
Died September 29th, 2001 at 67 years old in New York City (diabetes).
Chita Rivera
American actress, dancer and singer (1933–2024).
Born January 23rd, 1933 in Washington, D.C..
Died January 30th, 2024 at 91 years old in New York City. [ref]
Melvyn Douglas
American actor (1901-1981).
Born April 5th, 1901 in Macon. [ref]
Died August 4th, 1981 at 80 years old in New York City (pneumonia). [ref]
Fulton J. Sheen
Catholic bishop,television presenter and venerable.
Born May 8th, 1895 in El Paso. [ref]
Died December 9th, 1979 at 84 years old in New York City.
Howard Ashman
American playwright and lyricist (1950-1991).
Born May 17th, 1950 in Baltimore. [ref]
Died March 14th, 1991 at 40 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications).
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